The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it generated ₦147,216,149,033.81 in revenue for the year 2025, surpassing its target of ₦109,442,892,919.86.
The figure represents a significant increase over the ₦107,182,674,904.00 recorded in 2024, with a difference of ₦40,033,474,129.81, reflecting a 37 percent growth.
The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller BL Adigun, disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday, noting that the success demonstrates the effectiveness of the Command’s improved enforcement strategies, operational efficiency, and increased compliance among stakeholders.
While extending greetings to members of the press, stakeholders, and partner agencies, DC Adigun revealed that the Command has intensified enforcement actions against expired and falsely declared goods.
He expressed confidence that the New Year would bring renewed opportunities for collaboration, growth, and the continued advancement of shared objectives in trade facilitation, border security, and compliance.
The Acting CAC reiterated the Command’s commitment to upholding its mandate to facilitate legitimate trade, prevent smuggling, enforce Customs laws, and protect national revenue.
DC Adigun assured that the Command would continue to focus on ensuring compliance, safeguarding public health, and promoting efficient trade operations at the terminals through sustained enforcement and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
“In line with this commitment, the process of handing over a 1×20-foot container, GESU3900612, containing 440 bags of 25kg expired raw material known as Triple Pressed Stearic Acid from Indonesia, with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of Thirty Six Million, Five Hundred and Fifty Six Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty Nine Naira (₦36,556,539.00k) only, to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is currently underway,” he said.
He disclosed that the container was intercepted during routine cargo examination and its contents were found to violate import regulations while posing potential risks to public health.
Adigun described the handover as a clear demonstration of the Command’s sustained collaboration with sister agencies to prevent the importation of expired and substandard products.
He also revealed that a 40-foot container, MSKU 4798018, was intercepted at Joliz Terminal, adding that the container was falsely declared as containing zippered luggage. However, it was found to contain empty suitcases with a Duty Paid Value of ₦5,010,000.00.
The seizure, he said, highlights the Command’s zero-tolerance approach to false declaration, smuggling, and other trade infractions.
DC Adigun expressed profound gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for their leadership, guidance, and for creating an enabling environment that empowers the Command to deliver effectively on its mandate.
He equally commended the officers and men of the Command for their dedication, professionalism, and integrity in combating smuggling and other unlawful trade activities.
Adigun urged them to sustain this level of commitment, consistently adhere to the rules of engagement, and maintain high standards of conduct in the execution of their statutory duties.
He further acknowledged the support of compliant stakeholders and partner agencies, stating that their collaboration has been instrumental to the progress and achievements of the Command.
The Acting CAC affirmed that such cooperation remains vital to sustaining operational efficiency, enforcing compliance, and safeguarding national revenue, while also appreciating the media for their resilience, commitment to responsible reporting, and role in keeping the public informed and engaged.
He assured stakeholders and the general public that the Command would continue to block revenue leakages, combat illegal importation, and support national health and security objectives throughout the year.
